21 February 2025 -
From the Principal

From the Principal

I am honoured to join the Marist Sisters’ Woolwich community and thank the staff, students, parents and carers for the very warm welcome I have received. It has been a wonderful start to the 2025 school year. We have already celebrated our College Opening Mass, the Swimming Carnival and our High Achievers Assembly. These three events, along with our two Year 7 Parent Evenings and My Marist Compass Goals Interviews (MMCG) are a clear indication of the strong school spirit, partnership and sense of community that exists at MSCW. Staff, students and parents have a shared commitment to making 2025 a transformative year of growth and learning.

Last week’s Opening Mass was a particularly special occasion and I had the privilege of speaking to the students about this year’s College theme;

Ignite your light, together we shine :

Upon hearing our 2025 theme for the first time I immediately thought of the poet Amanda Gorman. She captivated hundreds of millions of people across the globe with her words just over four years ago at the previous American President’s inauguration ceremony. At the time, Amanda was 22, and she wrote and recited a now very famous poem called “The Hill We Climb” It is a poem that passionately reinforces hope…unity, collaboration and togetherness. Even if you are not normally a fan of poetry, I highly recommend you read this poem… there are a few very powerful lines that strongly resonate with our College theme:

“There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” 

 

In those words, she challenges us to think not only about the light we seek, but also the light we are capable of being.
 
These words are not just beautiful; they are a call to action, just as our College theme is a call to action. And each of you, as part of this community are called to be Marist women of action. 
 
These words remind us that light is not something that simply happens to us. It can be a spark of something that is ready and waiting to be ignited. And when we are courageous, when we are empowered to take risks and discover our gifts, It’s something we choose to be…
 
I spoke to Year 7, the newest members of our community on their first day and challenged them to try at least 3 new things before the end of term. This is being courageous, possibly taking risks and then taking action – this is discovering gifts and igniting their light.
 
I challenged every student, at our first assembly for the year, to stand up for what they believe in and to do the right thing even when it is not the easy option  – this is being the light.
 
But how do we nurture this light? How do we keep it burning brightly?
 
The answer is simple—through action. Light doesn’t exist in isolation; it grows and shines because it connects with other light. Every time we share what we know, every time we empower others, every time we are courageous, we spread that light. When we are kind to others, we pass along that spark. 
 
Our school community is a place where you can nurture that light. It’s a place where you can explore your strengths, take risks, and grow. But it’s also a place where you can be the light for others. 
 
When I think about other women who have been and continue spreading their light, the list goes on and on… But one of the most powerful examples of this bravery and light is a young woman you all probably know, Malala Yousafzai. Malala’s story is one of profound courage, determination, action and light. Despite the violence and oppression she faced in her home country of Pakistan, Malala’s light shone brighter than the darkness around her when she stood up for the right of girls everywhere to go to school. 
 
Even after facing extreme violence and opposition, she chose to shine, to speak up for what is right, for the education and empowerment of girls everywhere. Her light has not only illuminated her own path but has ignited the spark of millions across the globe. Her Malala Foundation continues to provide educational opportunities for girls around the world and she is the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Her story teaches us that even in the face of adversity, we have the power to choose light and make it shine in the world.
 
Malala’s story is a perfect example that light is not just something we carry individually. Light is something we can share. Light is not meant to stay in one place it is meant to spread, to multiply, and to grow.
 
When we come together as a community, our light becomes brighter and stronger. Think about how the stars in the sky each shining in its own way in their constellations. On their own, each star is beautiful. But together, they create something even more awe-inspiring. Similarly, each of you, has your own gifts, your kindness, your compassion, your curiosity, your courage to take action and ability to empower others adds to the collective light of MSCW. And together, we can shine brighter than any single one of us could alone.
 
So as we begin this new year together, I encourage each of you to be guided by our Marist vision and compass for life to find the light within you. To continue to be inspired by Mary to discover your gifts and ignite your light, so that together, we as the Marist Sisters College community shine brilliantly.
 
I am excited for the year ahead and can not wait to see how each of you will shine.
 
God bless.
 
 
Ms Rachel Sampson, Principal
 
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From the Assistant Principal

From the Assistant Principal

A very warm welcome to all members of the school community, especially those who have joined us this year. Over the last couple of weeks students have experienced the School Start Program, Thursday Sport program, our Opening School Mass, the College Swimming Carnival, the High Achiever Assembly and finally they had the opportunity to lead their My Marist Compass Goal setting conference with the support of their parents/carers and Tutor teacher. It has definitely been an exciting introduction to the academic school year.

Parent – Teacher Communication at Marist Sisters’ College

To support the students and staff of Marist Sisters’ College to communicate effectively with each other, there is a need to ensure that communications between all members of the College community are respectful, professional, timely and clear. Building positive relationships between all stakeholders in a child’s education is based on mutual respect and trust that results in supporting the improvement of student learning. Effective communication between parents and teachers is crucial for this  success and the well-being of students. 

The College works closely with the Sydney Catholic Schools Parent Charter to nurture a partnership between the College and parents. The College Flowchart Parent Inquiry/Complaint/Issue provides parents with appropriate pathways to making contact with staff at the College depending on the particular inquiry. This document can also be accessed via COMPASS favourites and MSCW Student cloudshare to assist parents in determining who the first point of contact is. 

Social chat platforms

The College has been made aware of the various chat groups related to the year groups for parents. It’s important to be mindful of the comments we make on social chat group platforms, especially in group chats. Inappropriate comments can easily be misinterpreted, leading to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Remember, once a message is sent, it can be difficult to take back, and it may be shared beyond the intended audience. This can create a negative environment and affect relationships. Let’s strive to communicate respectfully and thoughtfully, setting a positive example for our students on how to use social media responsibly. By doing so, we can foster a supportive and respectful online community.

If you have any questions or need clarification about events or information regarding College communication, please do not hesitate to contact the College directly. The College is always available to provide accurate information and address any concerns you may have. This ensures that everyone stays informed and any potential misunderstandings are promptly resolved.

Finally I take this opportunity to remind parents/carers and students of the following expectations of the College

Personal Presentation

I would like to congratulate most students and their families on the way in which they have presented themselves on return to the College. The wearing of the College uniform reflects our College to the wider community and the expectation therefore, is that all students maintain a high standard of neatness while wearing our uniform as per the College Uniform Policy. It is important that all students adhere to our expectations and in advance I wish to thank all of the parents and guardians for their support in this matter. 

 
Mobile Devices

I would like to remind students that there is to be no use of mobile devices from the time a student enters the College gates until the final bell at 3.15pm. Where a student needs to make contact with home/parents during the course of the school day, students should attend the General Administration Office to use the College phone or seek permission to use their mobile device in Pieta Place. Please be reminded that messaging or texting on a mobile device is inappropriate and will result in devices being confiscated.

Student opal cards
 
 
COMPASS Insights 

The ICT Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement and Media Publication consent is available in Compass Insights. If you are yet to complete these forms, you will see an invitation to complete an Insights Cycle when you next log into Compass. There are sections to be completed by parents and students. 

To action these forms, click on the blue link to open the cycle, select your responses and ‘save’! – you will receive a ‘Thank you’ when completed. If you have more than one student at the school, you will see multiple banners and are required to complete all agreements. 

 
Ms Melinda Alvarez, Assistant Principal

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From the Religious Education Coordinator

From the Religious Education Coordinator

In our Church ……

 

On the 8th of February the Church celebrated the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, the Patron Saint of Sudan and of Victims of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. St Josephine Bakhita, also known as ‘Mother Moretta’ was kidnapped at the age of nine and sold into slavery. 

It was only in 1882 that her suffering was alleviated after she was bought for the Italian Consul. This event was to transform her life. In this family and, subsequently in a second Italian home, she received from her masters, kindness, respect, peace and joy.

A change in her owner’s circumstances meant that she was entrusted to the Canossian Sisters and her next fifty years were spent witnessing

God’s love through cooking, sewing, embroidery and attending to the door. She was a source of encouragement and her constant smile won people’s hearts, as did her humility and simplicity.

As she grew older she experienced long, painful years of sickness, but she continued to persevere in hope, constantly choosing the good. During her last days she relived the painful days of her slavery and more than once begged: ‘Please, loosen the chains… they are heavy!’.

Surrounded by the sisters, she died on 8 February 1947. February 8 has been designated as a day of prayer, reflection and action to end the injustice of human trafficking.

 

SHROVE TUESDAY: Tuesday 4 March

Shrove Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent. The other name for this day, Pancake Day, comes from the old English custom of using up all the fattening ingredients in the house before Ash Wednesday, so that people were ready to fast during Lent. The fattening ingredients that most people had in their houses in those days were eggs and milk. It was a simple recipe to use up these ingredients, combined with some flour, to make pancakes!

Students and staff can pre-order their pikelets via Flexi School from TODAY. The cut off date for orders will be Wednesday the 26th of February.

Each order will consist of 4 pikelets for $6 with the choice of butter, jam or honey. There is a gluten free option also. There will be a small amount of pikelets available to sell on the day – please bring coins/cash. 

The orders will be distributed near the Flat at recess on Tuesday, 4th of March. All proceeds will go to Caritas’ Project Compassion.

ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday 5 March

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Church’s season of Lent. Preceded by Shrove Tuesday is the start of the Lenten period leading up to Easter. t is our holy day of prayer and fasting. Our Marist Sisters’ Woolwich community will gather together in their House Groups to celebrate Ash Wednesday with a liturgy and distribution of Ashes.

 

Canteen menu will not be offering meat on a Friday during Lent. Starting Friday 7th March. Fish and Vegetarian options will be available.

 

 

Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator

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From the Leader of Wellbeing

From the Leader of Wellbeing

We’re getting set for My Mind Check! 

Did you know that mental health is one of the top three most important issues to young people in Australia today? 

That’s why we’re pleased to introduce My Mind Check, a new student mental health and wellbeing check-in tool for Australian schools, developed by youth mental health experts and funded by the Australian Government. 

Select year levels will be invited to participate in 30-minute check-in sessions here at school, under supervision by school staff. They will use a computer or tablet to respond to age-appropriate questions about how they’re feeling and skip any questions they don’t want to answer. Only certain school staff will review their check-in outcomes and follow up on any identified needs. 

Why My Mind Check?

  • It gives our students a voice about their mental health and wellbeing and helps to build their mental health literacy. 
  • It is evidence based; built for Australian schools from research and clinical studies by Macquarie University (Sydney). 
  • It guides schools and families to helpful information and resources for each mental health and wellbeing topic included in the check-in, making it easy for us to learn more and consider next steps. 
  • It meets strict Commonwealth privacy and security standards and is supported by independent security evaluation. 

My Mind Check is not a clinical assessment of mental health. Instead, it gives us insights into the wellbeing of each student and of our collective school community. 

There are no costs, and participation is voluntary. 

We’re excited to roll out My Mind Check, a new tool designed to help our students reflect upon their mental health and wellbeing and share their insights with us. 

Check-in sessions for students in Year 9 will begin in Week 4 this term.

To ensure your child can participate, please remember to complete consent form by accessing Insights in Compass by: Tuesday, February 25 

This essential step allows your daughter to take part in the upcoming check-in sessions, helping us better understand their needs and support their wellbeing. 

We’re committed to supporting our students and ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive. Stay tuned for details! 

For more details, visit mymindcheck.org.au or watch this video. Let’s work together to make the most of this valuable initiative!

 

This year the College launched Empower. This program is aligned to both House Groups and Years and takes place each Wednesday morning in place of ‘Community Time’

During Empower staff and students continue to develop positive relations with one other through a variety of activities, especially across all year groups as a House.

Year group Empower is a program that has been developed by the Wellbeing Team at the College using age-appropriate evidence-based resources to enhance the social and emotional skills of our students. 

During Empower next week:

  • Year 7 will continue to develop a connection with one another, and the College and build resilience in their Amica group facilitated by Year 10 Amica Leaders
  • Year 8 will explore emotional literacy, focusing on internal emotions and what drives these – the ‘Iceberg’
  • Year 9  will develop skills in developing positive relationships with self and others
  • Year 10 will explore emotional literacy, focusing on identifying the range of emotions and how to express these in a healthy way.
  • Year 11 focus is on developing positive coping skills and managing stress to support them as they continue their transition into the senior years of their education and take more responsibility for their learning growth.
  • Year 12 will learn how to effectively seek help when in need of support.

AMICA #4

Term 1 Week 4- emotional literacy

T1W4 Year 9 Responsible Relationships

T1Wk4 Emotional Literacy

Positive Coping RRR Yr 11 +12 Unit 4 Stress Management

T1 WK4 – Help Seeking & Year 12 Jerseys Distrbution (30 min – photographer needed)

 

Empower aligns with the Learning and Wellbeing Framework 

 
Ms Angela Bowland, Leader of Wellbeing

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From the Leader of Learning

From the Leader of Learning

High Achievers Assembly

On Wednesday this week, the College invited our Year 12 High Achievers back to the college. Soon, a special edition newsletter will be released to celebrate their achievements.

Please ask your daughter about the inspirational speeches by our College Dux, Caragh Price (ATAR 97.85) and our ex-student, Eliza Jones.

 
 

Study Skills

On Wednesday this week, students in Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 participated in study skills workshops run by Elevate. The presenters were all young university students. Students had the chance to receive the presenters’ advice and best research-backed recommendations on a range of study skills, including memory, time management, organisation and examination preparation and management. The student evaluations provide an overwhelmingly positive response from MSCW students, who said they’d recommend their workshop to peers. 

It is important that students continue to refer back to these workshops and the relevant skills to make them transferable into the contexts of their subjects this year.

Every student at the College must use their Student Planner. I recommend that parents and carers review their daughter’s planner. If it needs some entries, I recommend accessing some of the study skills resources via the College’s subscription to the ELES Study Skills Site units. You can find the site via:
 
COMPASS> Favourites> ELES Handbook
 

Mr Justin Hodges, Leader of Learning

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In Our Community…

In our Community ……

On Wednesday 12 February we gathered together as a Marist Sisters’ College community to celebrate our Opening Mass as St Mary’s North Sydney. This was a wonderful opportunity to bring parents, staff, students and parishes together to celebrate the Eucharist, to introduce our College theme: Ignite your light, together we shine, and to mark the commencement of the 2025 academic year.

Our Year 7 students were blessed and presented with their Marist Sisters’ College badge to welcome them as our newest members of the College and Year 11 students were blessed and presented with their Senior Student badge to acknowledge their transition to the senior school. AMICA leaders were also blessed, badged and initiated into their new role. Candles were blessed and presented to new staff members welcoming them into our Marist community. Finally, Ms Rachel Sampson was formally commissioned and blessed as Principal of Marist Sisters’ College.

Our Marist Heart, a symbol of the great love of Christ was carried in the entrance procession expressing our Marist tradition. As Marists, we follow Christ by “thinking, judging, feeling and acting” as Mary in all things. Mary’s presence is kept alive by us living her spirit of faithfulness and compassionate service, so that others may feel God’s tender and merciful love. By adopting Mary’s approach, each of us can walk in the shoes of others with “delicacy and sensitivity”, holding them close to our hearts. This is why the symbolism of a heart is a significant symbol for us, as Marists.

The names of every member of the College community, printed on scrolls was enclosed in the Marist Heart within our Marist Heart, a symbolism of the importance of our community who we love and support.

Thank you to Father Greg Morgan from Ryde/Gladesville Parish, Father Michael Caroll from Holy Name of Mary Parish, Hunters Hill and Father Richard Leonard, Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Way for celebrating our Opening Mass.

Thank you to the College Student Leaders, Readers, Altar Servers and Ushers who were involved in the Mass. A huge thank you to Mrs Caroline Marsh and the choir for their wonderful and beautiful singing throughout the Opening Mass. Thank you to Ms Rachel Sampson, Ms Melinda Alvarez, the Leadership Team and staff for all their support in the preparations leading up to the mass and on the day.

It was wonderful to see such a strong sense of community through a celebration of our faith and tradition at Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich.

 

Mrs Caroline Morizzi, Religious Education Coordinator

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Gifted and Talented Report

Welcome back to all MSCW families and a special welcome to Year 7!

It was wonderful to meet the Newman parents at the Parent Information Evening. I hope this has given you an insight into the Newman Program at MSCW.

I have spoken to many Newman students about their new class and the reshuffling from last year and it is heartening to hear that they have settled in well and have a friend or two. Whilst it might cause students a little apprehension initially, it is an essential social skill that we must encourage- meeting new people, and learning from new people is essential in life.

Our Marist Compass recognises that all students have gifts for life. Through the differentiated curriculum all students are challenged through academic rigour, critical and creative thinking across a variety of subjects. Differentiation is evident at the classroom level where appropriate challenges are available for all students. Curriculum is adapted in content, process and product to provide developmentally appropriate opportunities.

Their assessment tasks reflect the higher order thinking that students are demonstrating in class. I have spoken to both classes and am promoting the message of “progress over perfection.” I want our students to be excited by their learning and understand that their teachers want to see improvement and growth- not perfection- yes one day you might even fail.

Note the distinction between the terms giftedness and talent:

  • Gifted students are those whose potential is distinctly above average in one or more of the following domains of human ability: intellectual, creative, social and physical to a degree that places an individual at least among the top 10% of age peers.

  • Talented students are those whose skills are distinctly above average in one or more areas of human performance to a degree that places an individual at least among the top 10% of age peers who are or have been active in that field or fields.

(Adapted from Gagné, 2003)

“…Society gains from the advancement of all abilities and from the highest development of all its members, whatever their strengths. That which nurtures and actualizes each individual nourishes us as a society.”

(Clark, 1997)

Our Talented Performing Arts Students

Congratulations to the following students who are using their gifts for life: Adelaide, Seana, Madison, Charlotte and Rose. They have been selected after an extensive audition to work with NIDA in collaboration with SCS and perform an original show called Voices in Virtue. We can’t wait to see you all on stage in May!

Adelaide Kennedy Seana Miao Rose Barrish
 
Madison Hanchard Charlotte Vukiuki-Legge  

 

External Competitions

Please see the list below for students who would like to enter external competitions. There are a variety of categories and there are some amazing prizes on offer.

RAS AB Paterson Bush Poetry Award

Entry information – Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

Submit — Aniko Press

https://www.cyaconference.com/entry/hatchlings

Mulga Bill Writing Award – Goldfields Library Corporation

Eastwood/Hills FAW Literary Competitions 2025

Competitions | FAW Tasmania

2025 Speech Competition | Robert Menzies Institute

Enter the Young Archie 2025 | Art Gallery of NSW

School Film Competition

National Songwriting Competition 2024 – ACMF

Submissions – Head On Photo Festival

 

Mrs Colreavy’s Conundrum

45 girls are sitting in a row. If Radha is sitting in the 21st position from the left end, then what is her position from the right end?

(a) 20
(b) 23
(c) 25
(d) 31

 

Email: rachael.colreavy@syd.catholic.edu.au with your answer. Correct answers will win a prize.

Taken from: SSC CGL Prelims Reasoning Practice Test -1 – GeeksforGeeks

 
 
Mrs Rachael Colreavy, Inclusive Learning Coordinator (Gifted & Talented)
 
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Regional World Skills Hospitality Competition

Huge congratulations to Lauren! She competed in the Regional World Skills Hospitality Competition and took home 3rd place in the region! This incredible achievement showcased Lauren’s unique contemporary interpretations and artistic flair, all while mastering a specific set of food preparation and cooking skills. 
 

MSCW Swimming Carnival

“On your marks, get set, go!” marked the beginning of the year as we plunged into the pool, tackling Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly and Breaststroke, all leading up to the thrilling College Swimming Carnival on Monday, 17 February.

The enthusiasm and participation from every student were nothing short of inspiring, with numerous records broken.

The day was charged with energy, with the MSCW Spirit amplifying the excitement and creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

Stay tuned as we unveil all the thrilling results during the Principal’s Assembly on Wednesday 19 March.

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

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Sports News

Sport is back at MSCW! 

It will be again an extremely busy term of Sport with Years 7-11 internal Thursday sport and Years 7-12 external representative competitions starting in Week 2.

The College is a part of Sydney Catholic Schools Sport (SCS) and provide students with the opportunity to compete against other schools in our conference on Thursday afternoon.

Sport news will be distributed to students via COMPASS, emails, the College’s Newsletter and announcements at Principal’s assemblies.  


 
Years 7-11 Internal Thursday Sports Program

Term 1 

On Thursday sport days, all students must wear their full sports uniform to/from school and bring their MSCW sport cap.  Students should check their emails/COMPASS for details about sport groups.

Sports

Internal Sport – Sport offered by the College, may be onsite or offsite. Change of Internal Sport will take place twice a term.

Year Group

Term 1 (Week 1-5)

Term 1 (Week 6-10)

Year 7

   

7 Chanel

Team Sports

Dance

7 Chavoin

Oztag/Touch

Dragon Boat

7 Colin

Cricket

Team Sports

7 Jaricot

NSW Football

Oztag/Touch

7 Marcellin

Dragon Boat

Cricket

7 Perroton

Dance

NSW Football

Year 8

   

8 Chanel

Rugby League

Basketball/Netball

8 Chavoin

Ninja

Dance

8 Colin

Zumba

Rugby League

8 Jaricot

AFL

Ninja

8 Marcellin

Dance

Zumba

8 Perroton

Basketball/Netball

AFL

Year 9

   

9 Chanel

Boxercise

Bay Run

9 Chavoin

Tae Kwon Do

Tennis

9 Colin

CrossFit

Boxercise

9 Jaricot

Combined Air

Tae Kwon Do

9 Marcellin

Tennis

CrossFit

9 Perroton

Bay Run

Combined Air

Year 10

   

10 Chanel

F45

Yoga

10 Chavoin

Rock Climbing

Total Conditioning

10 Colin

Combined Air

F45

10 Jaricot

Lawn Bowls

Rock Climbing

10 Marcellin

Yoga

Combined Air

10 Perroton

Total Conditioning

Lawn Bowls

Year 11

   

11 Chanel

Balmain

Vision (Drummoyne)

11 Chavoin

Vision (Drummoyne)

C3 Training

11 Colin

RAMP

Wellness Hub

11 Jaricot

Vision (Gladesville)

RAMP

11 Marcellin

C3 Training

Balmain

11 Perroton

Wellness Hub

Vision (Gladesville)

 

 Years 7-12 External Representative Sport Program

Teams will be selected to represent the College for the Sydney Catholic Schools Sport competitions. Students will be required to sign up for trials and attend trials as advised via expression of interest Google forms. Students are to wear their Sports uniform to the trials. Trials for the following teams will be held during Weeks 1 and 2.

Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Term 1 (Students leave the College 12 noon EVERY Thursday and return by 4pm)

SCS Sport

Start Date

Finishing Date

Venue

Touch Football

Junior Team Years 7 & 8

Open Team Years 9 & 10

Senior Team Years 11 & 12

Week 2 

Week 10

Timbrell Park

Basketball

Junior Team Years 7 & 8

Open Team Years 9 & 10

Senior Team Years 11 & 12

 

Week 2

Week 10

Concord, Auburn & Marrickville

 Waterpolo

Junior Team Years 7 & 8

Intermediate Team Years 9 & 10

Senior Team Years 11 & 12

Week 2

 

Week 10

Dawn Fraser Baths, Leichhardt Aquatic Centre and Drummoyne Aquatic Centre

 


Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Term 1 

Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Championship carnivals will be held throughout the year in various sports.  

Students will be required to sign up for trials and attend trials as advised via expression of interest Google forms.

Term 1 Sports

Date 

Venue

Conference 2 Swimming

Sydney Championships

Wednesday 26 February 

Monday 24 March

Sydney Aquatic Centre

 


Representative Pathway for Elite Sportswomen

Students may also trial for the Sydney Catholic Schools representative team to compete at the NSW CCC and NSW All Schools. These trials are extremely competitive and they are designed for elite athletes. Please see information on the CSNSW website. Students are to discuss with Mr Watts prior to registering.

Parents/carers must register via the CSNSW.sport portal. 

For instructions on how to register go to Guide For Parents – Sport Registrations >>

Term 1 Individual Nominations Sport Registrations are now.

For further information, please refer to the CSNSW Sport website Sport pages


Sports Trials

Trials have commenced during weeks 1 and 2. Students must check emails/ask Mr Watts for further details. Teams were finalised by Friday 7 February of Week 1 and students received an email. Students are required to wear the Sports uniform for trials. 

These include the following;

  • SCS Touch Football Years 7 – 12
  • SCS Basketball Trials Years 7 -12
  • SCS Waterpolo Trials Years 7-12

MSCW Term 1 Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Teams 2025

Thank you to all students who trialled for Term 1 Sports teams over the last 2 weeks. 

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Marist Sisters’ College.

Touch Football

Junior 

  • Lily Mathews
  • Kendall Kilby
  • Emma Whitty
  • Sadie Donkin
  • Cara Harrison
  • Jessie Ward
  • Alessia Ruberto
  • Lena Helmy
  • Melina Michaels
  • Isabella Nascone
  • Laila Miller
  • Elise Hopper

Intermediate 

  • Ellie Matthews
  • Alyssa Head
  • Zoe Mara 
  • Allegra Sciacchitano
  • Maya Bassett
  • Sophia Rout
  • Ivy Provan
  • Jemma Peake
  • Sorcha Reid
  • Erin Krenmayr
  • Hannah Kucic 
  • Melissa Bridge 
  • Emily Conti

Senior 

  • Isabella Elkorr
  • Ruby Holst 
  • Keona Galea
  • Zara Carbone 
  • Niamh Krenmayer
  • Caitlin Russell 
  • Lola Donkin 
  • Ellie Debose 
  • Miah O’Shea 
  • Hannah Sacco 

Basketball             

Junior

  • Alysha Lee
  • Dzila Mikaelian
  • Charlotte Fuller
  • Sevana Barsamian
  • Ava Mansory
  • Isabella Scoullar
  • Sophia Van-Dijk
  • Lara Haddad
  • Emma Reilly
  • Amelia Nazarian

Intermediate

  • Elyssa Mertkhanian
  • Marie Karkour
  • Marcella Dunn
  • Sophia Ramian
  • Zara Harutoonian
  • Michaela Ibrahim
  • Charlotte Butler
  • Chloe Harutoonian
  • Jasmine Goodridge
  • Amelia Khoury

Senior

  • Lana Brusek
  • Samara Naidu
  • Lucy Mutimer
  • Natalie Savazian
  • Renee Kwon
  • Nora Parekalam
  • Sarah Mourani
  • Olivia Haddad
  • Emelia Dunn

Waterpolo

Junior

  • Jemima Cronan 
  • Hannah Meldrum
  • Kiera Ferraro
  • Keira Butler
  • Grace Chow
  • Cataleya Carbone
  • Charlotte Crippen
  • Zoe Georgiadis
  • Isabelle Shin
  • Ruby Gittins
  • Navika Kanuga

Intermediate

  • Emma Ward 
  • Sienna Glavin 
  • Shelby Morgan 
  • Erica Jago 
  • Lily Gittins
  • Mia Dawson 
  • Laura Tambasco
  • Olivia Treadwell
  • Ellie Comerford
  • Leila O’Donnell
  • Elizabeth Edwards
  • Chloe Cunningham
  • Lara Buharali
  • Kayla Mugridge

Senior

  • Tola Blicharska 
  • Bridget Butler
  • Lara Carvallo
  • Ava Grivas
  • Angela Lakic 
  • Evie Lange
  • Montana McCormick 
  • Edie Mulvey
  • Georgia Sherry

 

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8

Sports Results

Week 2

Touch Football
 
 
TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Touch Football

Domremy Catholic College 11 – 6 Kendall Kilby

Intermediate Touch Football

Domremy Catholic College

10 – 0 Zoe Mara

Senior Touch Football

 

Domremy Catholic College

21 – 0 

Niamh Krenmayr

 

Basketball

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Basketball

 

Domremy Catholic College 25 – 0 Dzila Mikaelian

Intermediate Basketball

 

Domremy Catholic College

34 – 12 Marie Karkour

Senior Basketball

 

Domremy Catholic College

16 – 17 Lana Brusek

 

Waterpolo

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Waterpolo

 

St Clare’s College 5 – 8 Jemima Cronan

Intermediate Waterpolo

 

St Clare’s College 4 – 6 Olivia Treadwell

Senior Waterpolo

 

St Clare’s College 3 – 2 Evie Lange

 

 

Week 3

Touch Football
 
 
TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Touch Football

St Charbel’s College 0 – 4 Isabella Abate

Intermediate Touch Football

St Charbel’s College

8 – 2 Sorcha Reid

Senior Touch Football

 

St Charbel’s College

10 – 3

Zara Carbone

 

Basketball

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Basketball

 

St Charbel’s College 41 – 20 Charlotte Fuller

Intermediate Basketball

 

St Charbel’s College

38 – 36 Marcella Dunn

Senior Basketball

 

St Charbel’s College

10 – 28 Renee Kwon

 

Waterpolo

 

TEAM
OPPONENT
RESULTS
MVP

Junior Waterpolo

 

Domremy Catholic College 13 – 3 Grace Chow

Intermediate Waterpolo

 

Domremy Catholic College 1 – 17 Erica Jago

Senior Waterpolo

 

St Clare’s College (B) 5 – 4 Montana McCormick

 

 

Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

 

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8

Sport – SCS Out of School Hours (OOSH) Holiday Camps

 This year the Out of School Hours (OOSH) program offers many new opportunities in the holiday and after school programs. SCS is unique in this way as it is the only education system that offers our students sport after school hours and in the holidays.

Please click on the link below for information about the Holiday Camps and Calendar.

2025 Holiday Camps Overview

 
Mr Daniel Watts, Sports Coordinator

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #2, #6 & #8

Inclusive Learning

Inclusive Learning students: you are invited to come to a ‘Connect’ group once a week during break time to meet new friends, connect with old friends, eat your lunch, play games and/or seek support with homework or assessment tasks. Check your emails for details and see the flyer attached. We hope to see you there and please bring a friend!
 
Ms Bennett
Inclusive Learning Coordinator
 

Campus Experience Evening

 
You are warmly invited to our 2025 Campus Experience Evening.  Registrations are essential and can be made via the College website:
 
https://mscwoolwich.syd.catholic.edu.au/enrolment/visit-our-school
 
Enrolments are currently open for 2026 and 2027.  For all enrolment and Campus Experience Evening enquiries, please contact the enrolments officer, Annie Meridjanian at the College on (02) 9816 2041, or via email at info@mscw.catholic.edu.au.